Mohave County miner., 1887-07-02
WASHINGTON LETTER.
tYRox ouR REGULAR coRREsrosDKNT. J

WAsHISGTos, June Goth. 1887.
This city for The past few days has been
getting its share of the torrid wave, and
those Of its sweltering citizens who can
afford such luxuries are fleeing to the yea
shore. or the mountains, while others
who are less fortunate find temporary re-
lief in boating and picnicing on the Poto-
mac. In fact, it is the general picnic sea
son Of churches, societies and Sunday
schools, and almost daily tho historic riv-
er floats many crafts bearing hundreds Of
passengers on pleasure boats.
The episode Of the rebel battle-flag has
provoked columns OF comment in the
newspapers OF the country and still con-
tinues TO be topic of general discussion,
private as well as public. There can be
no question but the Presidents action in
the matter was il!-aadvised, and that ii
seriously shocked the patriotic and na-
tional sentiment Of the states that were
loyal TO the Union during the rebellion,
more especially those Of them that are
faithful to the fortunes and principles Of
the Republican party. 1t is we'll for the
President and his party tina. he had the
tact to gracefully acknowledge that,
owing TO his hasty action and ignorance
OF the law on the subject, he had erred in
approving the order removing the flags,
for once exemplifying the adagc that
Discretion is the better part of valor."
These faded, tattered banners are the
trophies Of the gallant heroes in blue who
won them with their precious blood, and
these relics Of war should be sacredly and
tenderly cherished by the great nation
that was saved, in that awful baptism Of
fire, from the twin curse OF slavery and
dissolution.
1t would seem from the late report Of
the grand jury Of the District OF Columbia
that great numbers Of the government
employees are threatened with danger
more disastrous than dismissal from Of
fee. Says the report: "We have taken
testimony as to the condition Of the dif-
ierent Government buildings in this city
and find that the Treasury Department,
Interior Department and Post Office De-
partment buildings are in very bad san
itary condition, owing, principally, to the
defective manner in which the sewers
and sewer connections in them are con-
structed From this cause the health
and lives o: those who occupy these build
ings are endangered. II such buildings
were kept in such condition by a pri-
vate individual he would be liable to iE-
| dictment for maintaining q nuisance.
We recommend that Congress be request
ed TO provide remedy for this great
evil" The report pronounces the Gov
ernment printing Office ysritable fire.
trap. There are two wooden stair-ways,
and only one Of them extends above the
second floor, which in case Of fire, would
make the danger to life very great to
those on the third and fourth floors, par
ticu!ariy yhen you remember that most
Of them are females, Not over three
fourths OF the employees could Use the
present fire-escapes.
The colored people Of this city were
greatly enthused and gratifed the other
night by President Cleveland distribut-
ing diplomas to the graduating class OF
their high school, which was graceful
act. %
The people Of this city and District
have lang been restless under disfrsn.
chisement, feeling quite naturally that, az
citizens OF the United States, they should
have the same privileges as other citizens
OF the states. They have not only been
denied the right TO vote but are also de-
prived OF "home rule" many Of the most
important iecas osiloas halng iilioa ny non.
residents Of the District, There Isl con-.
mittee OF one hundred whose duty il is "a
agitate these questions, and it is earnestly
hoped that they will ultimately accom-
p!ish the object desired, although the
prospect Of securing such results IS moi
the most aattering,
The knowing ones declare that the
President is casting about for pew Cabi
net materials, he having determined &c
promote Secretary Lamar to the Supreme
Bench vacancy, As il is certain that 9
sou,herner will fIi the place, / am SURE
Mr.. Lamar would be far more acceptable
generally than any other man from thai
section, for he is brilliant, conservative
and progressive.
l learn that Speaker Carlisle will come
to the Capitol next month for the purpose
Of holding conference with the Presi
dent and Secretary Fairchilda as to the ad
visibility Of calling an extra session O
Congress. The general 9PiniQn Of thost
who are best informed is that the Demo
crafts will avoid an extra session unless
they conclude that it 10 imperativeiy nee
esssry both Tor the relief Of the country
from financial trouble and the salvation
Of the Democracy,